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Patent GB-191226194-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Striking Mechanism for Electric Clocks.
Inventor: ASPREY LIONEL
IPC: G04C21/08
Filed: 1912-11-14
Granted: 1913-11-06
Abstract: 26,194. Asprey, L., and Farrow, E. Nov. 14. Striking - mechanism. - Relates to electric striking-mechanism, especially applicable to clocks of the kind described in Specification 14,614/06, and consists in an arrangement whereby the striking-circuit is controlled by the electromagnetically - operated balance. The rack d<4> gears with a pinion e mounted on the same arbor as a ratchet-wheel e<2>, which is engaged by a pawl e<3> carried by a rod e<4>. This rod, which also carries the bell-hammer m<1>, is attached to the armature of an electro-magnet e<6>. The rack is under the influence of a spring f<1>, which tends to throw the arm d' of the rack into contact with the usual snail d, Fig. 1, but this is normally prevented by the engagement of a spring - controlled pawl (not shown) with the wheel e<2>. In the normal position, Fig. 4, an insulated pin f on the rack engages an arm l<2> extending from an insulated contact-spring l<1>, so that the contact l<1> is out of the path of a second contact c carried by a rocking arm b. This arm is actuated by the balance a<1> which drives the clock as described in the above-mentioned Specification. When a pin h<3>, Fig. 4, turning with the minutehand, depresses a pivoted arm h<2> connected to two other arms i, i<1>, the arm i disengages the detaining- pawl from the ratchet-wheel e', whereupon the rack falls until its arm d' rests upon the snail, Fig. 1. The arm l<2> is, however, held up by the insulated arm i<1> until the pin h<3> has passed the arm h<2>. The contact l<1> then passes into the path of the contact e, so that, at each subsequent oscillation of the balance, the circuit of the magnet e<6> is closed until the spring l<1> is again raised by means of the pin f<2>, when the rack has been restored to its original position. This restoration is effected through the ratchet-wheel e<3> by the repeated action of the pawl e<3> moving with the hammer m<1>.
Patent GB-191228178-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Movable Announcements, Maps, Route Indicators and the like, and the Means for Operating same.
Inventor: HORNIMAN WILLIAM JOSEPH MASSER
Filed: 1912-12-06
Granted: 1913-07-17
Abstract: 28,178. Horniman, W. J. M., Richardson, J. R., and Byrom, T. Dec. 6. Moving-map and like indicators for vehicles. -One or more webs, bearing announcements, maps, routes, &c. are operated by a vehiclepart so as to indicate the position of the vehicle at any moment, admit of the adjustment of the webs and reversal of their travel, and allow automatically for the deflexion of the vehicle in traffic. The route-web may be wound upon a drum Q<4>, passed between a rubber-coated roller Q and a spring- pressed roller, led across the device to another pair of rollers, one spring-urged upon the other rubber-coated roller, and on to a roller Q<1>. A band bearing the names of theatres &c. may be arranged in a similar manner between the rollers R', R'. The rollers R<1>, R<4>, Q<1>, Q<4> are urged against bevel-wheels J, K, L, M by spring-cups Q<3>, R<3>, and the bevel-wheels gear with wheels H, H<1> having teeth I, I<1> capable of engaging clutch-members I<2>, I<3> rigidly secured to a shaft F. The rubber-coated rollers are all geared up to the bevel-wheels J, K, L, M and effect the travel of the webs. A flexible cord C, driven from a wheel of the vehicle, drives a worm-wheel D<1> with clutch teeth E, E' capable of engaging clutch-members E<2>, E3 on a shaft F according to the position of a lever G<2>, which controls the longitudinal movement of the shaft F and is operated by the conductor of the vehicle so as to reverse the direction of travel of the web when desired. A key controls the bevel-gearing W<1>, W<2> and enables the shaft F to be rotated manually so as to adjust the web when necessary. To compensate for the vehicle having to deflect its course, a lever Z, Fig. 9, is connected to the steering-gear and is deflected thereby. If moved to the right, it causes a rod Z<1> to slide, rotates a lever Z<3> about its pivot Z<4>, and moves a disk Y<1> along a shaft Y<3> towards the centre of a disk Y, driven by a wheel of the vehicle. If moved to the right, the lever Z again causes a diminution in the speed of rotation of the disk Y' and, consequently, of the cord Y<3>, which, in this case, drives the worm-wheel D, Fig. 4.
Patent GB-191228627-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Non-shunt Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: ROGERS WILLIAM
IPC: H05B31/00
Filed: 1912-12-12
Granted: 1913-05-08
Abstract: 28,627. Rogers, W., and Rowe, G. Dec. 12. Arc lamps.-In a lamp of the type described in Specification 26,511/11 adapted for series working and regulated by a series solenoid only, a pendent auxiliary armature g carrying an adjustable pivoted stop-piece i is attracted by the external field of the solenoid and holds up the main core b until the arc fails. All the arcs in the series are thus re-struck s i m u l - taneously. The armature g may have several holes h<1> so that it can be adjust. ably pivoted to lugs on the top plate of the solenoid. Towards its lower end, the armature is reduced to a round rod on which a sleeve m<1> is adjustably clamped. A stem projects from this sleeve and is secured by screws in an horizontal rod k' in the forked end of which the stop-piece is pivoted. The stop-piece is prefer ably of non-magnetic material, and has a notch to engage the bottom of the core.
Patent GB-191300915-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Hackling Flax.
Inventor: KELSO WILLIAM
IPC: D01B5/00
Filed: 1913-01-13
Granted: 1914-01-08
Abstract: 915. Kelso, W. Jan. 13. Heckling-machines.-In a heckling-machine in which the flax is operated upon by tools carried on two opposing sheets, in order to remove knots, lumps, &c. from the nearly finished stricks, some of the tools of one sheet are set out of pitch with the opposing tools of the other sheet. The pins on these tools are inclined slightly in the direction of travel of the sheets instead of at right-angles thereto, and are somewhat longer than the ordinary pins. The tools D on one sheet are made with the attaching-screw holes close to the pins d, and the tool stock is reversed on the sheet. The opposing tools E have screw-holes in the ordinary position relative to the pins e. These tools are preferably mounted upon the last two sheets, and are arranged to alternate on the two sheets.
Patent GB-191303829-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lattice Masts, Poles, Towers, and Columns for Wireless Telegraphy Stations, Transmission Lines, Windmills and the like.
IPC: E04H12/10
Filed: 1913-02-14
Granted: 1914-01-22
Abstract: 3829. Barton, B. C., Barton, P. C., [trading as Barton & Son, B. C.], and Blackwell & Co., R. W. Feb. 14. Columns. - A column for wireless telegraphy stations, transmission lines, windmills, &c. is formed of flat latticework sections bolted together to form a hollow structure. The lowest sections a, b, c of a three - sided column shown in Fig. 2 are of unequal length, while the intermediate sections are equal and the top sections unequal in order that the top surface may be level. The upright members d of each section are of channel or angle section, and are joined with or without intermediate blocks e as shown in Figs. 3, 4, and 5.
Patent GB-191304505-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kit Bags.
Inventor: WATTS ALFRED HENRY
IPC: A45C7/00
Filed: 1913-02-21
Granted: 1913-06-05
Abstract: 4505. Watts, A. H. Feb. 21. Kit-bags.-A collapsible father or other kitbag is held distended by a frame e hinged at e<1> and held in position at the shoulder of the bag by button-straps 0. To collapse the bag, the straps at one side are undone and the frame caused to assume the position shown in dotted lines. Instead of this frame, two smaller similar frames may be used, secured in the ends of the bag, the hinges being arranged at the middle of the top and bottom members.
Patent GB-191317611-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Feeding and Distribution of Charges in Vertical Distillation Retorts.
Inventor: AARTS JACOBUS GERARDUS
IPC: C10B1/04
Filed: 1913-07-31
Granted: 1914-03-05
Abstract: 17,611. Aarts, J. G. Aug. 1, 1912, [Convention date]. Charging.-The charge for a vertical retort is so fed and distributed that its density is a maximum towards the walls of the retort and a minimum towards the centre. This is effected by subjecting the outer portions of the charge to pressure and by relieving the middle portion from pressure by means of a central discharge pipe for the gases. The pressure may be produced by the weight of the charge in a hopper above the retort or by various mechanical devices. Fig. 1 shows the use of a worm mounted on a central hollow shaft 3 which serves as a discharge for the gases. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 4, the retort is rectangular in section and the pressure is produced by cams 15. The lower portion of the hopper 12 and the upper portion of the retort 11 are tapered, and the central discharge pipe 13 is similarly tapered. In a modification, Fig. 6, the weight is taken off the central portion of the charge by shoots 19 pivoted at 18 and resting on the cams 17. In a further modification, stamps are used instead of cams. In order to limit the density to a predetermined amount, the cams &c. are driven through a loaded friction clutch adjusted to slip when the desired density is attained and to start again when the density falls. Or the ratchet gearing shown in Fig. 9 may be employed, the load at which the ratchet ceases to drive being determined by the strength of the spring 31.
Patent GB-191318906-A (GB)
Title: Springing of Vehicles.
Inventor: SCOTT-SNELL CHARLES
IPC: B60G17/02
Filed: 1913-08-20
Granted: 1914-08-20
Abstract: 18,906. Snell, C. Scott-. Aug. 20. Springs, arrangement of.-Relates to spring suspensions for vehicles in which main and supplementary springs are employed, and consists in the arrangement whereby movements of the main spring due to variations of the dead load cause an automatic change in the leverage of the supplementary spring, whilst axle movements due to road shocks are absorbed by the supplementary spring without disturbing the leverage produced by the load. Fig. 1 shows the main laminated spring G suspended from the frame and carrying a drum F, over which passes a chain E having one end connected to a lever D which is pivoted to the frame A at 0 and attached to the axle B by a link C, the other end of the chain being attached to a lever H connected by a roller I, chain M, and cam N with an horizontal helical spring L mounted on the frame. The end J of the lever D is connected by a link K with the roller I and serves to vary the pull of the chain E to correspond with variations in the dead load, the pull of the spring L on the roller I being rendered approximately uniform by the action of the cam N. When sudden road shocks occur, the inertia of the spring G keeps it stationary and the movement of the axle is then conveyed directly to the spring L without change of leverage by means of the links C, D, chain E, and link H, the roller being locked with respect to the link H when the link becomes inclined by the arrangement shown in detail in Fig. 6. The parts of the lever D on each side of the pivot 0 are spring-connected as shown at P to prevent strain when the roller I becomes locked. The variations of leverage under change in the dead load may be made quicker by pivoting the lever H to the end of a rod H<1> moving with the spring G. Fig. 2 shows an alternative arrangement occupying less space in which the spring G carries the cam N and lever H, the variation of leverage for movements of the spring G being obtained by an horizontal link K actuated by a bell-crank lever D attached to the vehicle frame A by a link Q. The link H is directly attached to the axle by the link C. In this arrangement, for variations in the dead load the spring G and link H move together, the leverage being varied by the bell-crank D and link K acting upon the roller I; whereas, for movements cf the axle, under sudden road shocks, the link H alone moves, the roller I becomes locked, and the spring L absorbs the shock without any change in leverage.
Patent GB-191320698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Golf Clubs.
Inventor: ROSE LEWIS
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 1913-09-13
Granted: 1913-10-30
Abstract: 20,698. Rose, L., [Macdougall, J. C.]. Sept. 13. Golf clubs.-A metal headed golf club is provided with a sole 2 which is truly flat. The sole is integral with the head or may be removably attached by means of a dovetail. A direction line may be marked on top of the sole.
Patent GB-191325559-A (GB)
Title: A Flying Machine.
Inventor: HAWKINS OCKWELL
IPC: B64C23/00
Filed: 1913-11-08
Granted: 1914-11-05
Abstract: 25,559. Hawkins, O. Nov. 8. Aerial machines without aerostats; planes, arrangement of; propelling.-A flying - machine is raised and propelled by rotary fans I located between two superposed and longitudinally - ar - ranged roof-like planes K, L. The fans draw in air from the front of the machine along the passage and between the planes and discharge it at the sides against hanging flaps H. The direction of discharge is adjusted by means of the hinged parts G<1> of the casings G of the fans. Air is also admitted to the fans through openings E in the upper plane, which may be closed by slides D. Balancing; parachutes.-The lateral balance of the machine is controlled by the hanging flaps H, which close the outlet between the planes when a side wind strikes the machine. When the machine is falling, the air pressure moves a valve on the platform M to draw down curtains from the space between the planes and close the ends of the lower plane, whereby the machine is converted into a parachute.
Patent GB-191327574-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Constructing Walls and Blocks therefor.
Inventor: ARCHIBALD HOWARD MOIR
IPC: E04B2/30
Filed: 1913-12-01
Granted: 1915-07-01
Abstract: 27,574. Archibald, H. M. Dec. 1. Building-blocks, special shapes of.-Building- blocks for walls consisting of inner and outer slabs 6, 10 connected by strips 3 are made by placing the connecting strips on end in a mould frame 2 arranged on a smoothed surface table 1, pouring a plastic material into the mouldframe to form the inner slab 6, inverting the slab when set and placing it so that the other ends of the connecting strips rest in the mould frame, and finally, casting the outer slab 10 around them. The inverted slab may be tilted in the production of buttress or other special blocks. The process may be used in the manufacture of three or four sided blocks for supporting joists, the connecting strips running in one or two directions, or joist recesses may be formed in the blocks by means of core pieces in the mould frame 2. The mould frame may be recessed and beaded for the formation of beads and recesses on the edge of the blocks. The wall composed of the blocks is preferably stiffened, either by filling with concrete and reinforcing with metal rods arranged between the slabs 6, 10, or by metal rods passing through holes in the outer slabs formed by core rods carried by the mould frame 2, the spaces around the metal rods being afterwards filled with cement grouting. The blocks may in some cases be reinforced both vertically and horizontally. The connecting-pieces 3 may be of brick, stone, concrete, with or without a metal core, or other suitable material, and if of light structure may be pushed into the plastic material after casting the slab 6. The surface of the slab 6 may be formed by tiles, embossed paper, glass, &c. placed in the mould-frame before the slab is cast.
Patent GB-191406961-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Slicing Machines.
Inventor: BERKEL WILHELMUS ADRIANUS VAN
IPC: B26D7/02
Filed: 1914-03-19
Granted: 1914-10-01
Abstract: 6961. Berkel, W. A. van. March 19. Cutting slices in succession.--The article to be sliced is held on the table of a slicing-machine by one or more pivotal laterally - acting members which automatically lock themselves in position. As shown in plan, the clamp comprises a fixed gripping - member c and a movable member f secured to an arm e hinged on a vertical pin g. A pawl carried on the jaw f and pressed downwards by a spring engages a rack k to prevent backward movement of the arm e after the meat has been clamped. The pawl is released by raising a trigger m. The clamp is carried on a plate b, which can be lifted bodily from the feed-plate a as described in Specification 6705/14. In a modification, the meat is gripped between two movable jaws each carried on a pivoted arm similar to that described above. The arm or arms e may be extensible, and the jaws may be pivoted to the end of the arm.
Patent GB-191407942-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines Allowing of Automatically Taking Back Exhaust Gases so as to Economise the Combustible Gas whilst avoiding Back Ignition.
Inventor: SELLIERE SERGE RAYMOND
IPC: F01L3/20
Filed: 1914-03-30
Granted: 1915-06-17
Abstract: 7942. SelliÞre, S. R. March 29, 1913, [Convention date]. Drawings to Specification. Four-stroke-cycle engines.-Exhaust gases are drawn back into the cylinder during the suction stroke through an automatic valve seated upon the exhaust valve, in order to make use of the unburnt gases contained in the exhaust of the previous charge.
Patent GB-191407990-A (GB)
Title: Stability Flaps for Flying Machines.
Inventor: GOOLD ROWLAND LEWIS
IPC: B64C3/54
Filed: 1914-03-30
Granted: 1915-06-24
Abstract: 7990. Goold, R. L., [Luft-Verkehrs-Ges.]. March 30. Steering and balancing; planes, construction of. -Each lateral balancing-flap or plane of an aeroplane comprises two separate parts c, d fixed side by side to the hinge shaft e at an angle to one another. The operating-lever f is arranged between the parts c, d. The space between the parts may be filled in with fabric.
Patent GB-191410483-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Cutting Gear Wheels.
Inventor: SYKES WILLIAM EDWIN
IPC: B23F7/00
Filed: 1914-04-28
Granted: 1915-04-22
Abstract: 10,483. Sykes, W. E. April 28. Gear-cutting; face-plates.-Machines of the type described in Specification 1759/11, and provided with crank driving-mechanism as described in Specification 15,861/13 or 20,367/13, are arranged for cutting internal wheels so that cutters may act simultaneously from either side of the blank. A worm-driven ring 4 mounted in an external housing is stepped internally to receive clamping and centring rings or segments 17, 18 which engage the blank 3 under the control of cross-bolts. The ring 4 may carry adjustable gripping-jaws to engage the work. The housing is adjustable laterally on the bed to set the depth of cut. The cutter slides are mounted on heads 5, 6, and the tool-boxes have the friction-operated cutter-releasing device described in Specification 15,862/13. The tooth curve generating is effected by gearing the pinion cutters to the blank through the shafts 84; 68, change gearing 70, and shafts 73, 15, motion being derived from the main shaft 56 through gearing 62, 65.
Patent GB-191412231-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Endless Chain Lifts, Hoists and the like applicable for Storing and Displaying Goods.
Inventor: HASCHEK JOSEF
IPC: B66B9/10
Filed: 1914-05-18
Granted: 1915-06-24
Abstract: 12,231. Hasckek, J., and Henoch, K. F. May 19, 1913, [Convention date]. Book-cases. - A conveyer or lift suitable for book-cases in libraries comprises two synchronously moving chains 1 having at right-angles to them supporting arms 7 adapted to form bearings for pins 8 attached to open or closed receptacles 9, which in the straight portions of the track, abut against each other. The receptacles are fitted with pins 13 which move in curved guides 15. The chains and arms are arranged parallel to the receptacles. The conveyer is fitted with an apertured casing.
Patent GB-191413836-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Cylinders of Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: BIE ALBERT
IPC: F02F1/00
Filed: 1914-06-08
Granted: 1915-03-11
Abstract: 13,836. Bie, A. March 16, [Convention date]. Cylinders, construction of and cooling.-The cylinder barrel a is so constructed and mounted that it can expand freely and be withdrawn from the jacket b through the crank chamber. It abuts at k against the head of the jacket through which the fuel and starting valve casings f, g project.
Patent GB-191414278-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Rotors for Dynamo Electric Machinery.
IPC: H02K3/12
Filed: 1914-06-13
Granted: 1915-08-05
Abstract: 14,278. Siemens Bros. Dynamo Works, and Kieffer, E. O. June 13. Coils and conductors; cores. - Relates to the end connexions of the rotor windings of dynamoelectric machines, particularly turbo-alternators, and consists in passing the connexions between one or more slots in the neutral axis through the rotor shaft. In the construction of rotor in which shaft ends are bolted to the rotor core, the end connexions are passed through the rotor itself. The slots c' carrying the conductors in the neutral axis may be arranged close together and parallel to each other, or may be merged into one another without any intervening teeth.
Patent GB-191416238-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rocking Wing Flying Machines.
Inventor: SEIDLITZ GEORG VON
IPC: B64C33/00
Filed: 1914-07-07
Granted: 1915-07-07
Abstract: 16,238. Seidlitz, G. von. July 7. Propelling. - The flapping wings f of a flying- machine are pivotally mounted on a pin e in the forked end c<1> of a continuously rotating shaft c. During the first half of a rotation of the shaft c, the wing gives a downstroke. The wing is then rapidly rotated about the pivot e to raise it from the lower to the upper position, so that a second down-beat of the wing occurs during the second half of the rotation of the shaft c. During the down-strokes of the wing, the ribs 1, 5 are alternately connected by hooks h to loops on the shaft c, being released therefrom at the end of the downstroke. The wings are rotated about the pivot e at the proper times by pins k, which are carried on disks i rotated at four times the speed of the shaft c, and engage hooks l, l<1> on the wings.
Patent GB-191421700-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mounting for Combined Shoe Buttons and Staples.
Inventor: ELLIOTT WILLIAM ELIJAH
IPC: A44B7/00
Filed: 1914-10-29
Granted: 1915-05-13
Abstract: 21,700. Elliott, W. E. Oct. 29. Setting b u t t o n s . - A mounting for buttons and button-fasteners whereby the buttons and fasteners are assembled ready for insertion in a b u t t o nsetting tool or machine comprises a strip of paper or other suitable material 1 provided with transverse raised loops 7 to receive the prongs 4<a> of the staple or fastener and longitudinal openings 8 for the eyes 3 of the buttons 2 which are interlinked with the staples. The eyes of the buttons are removed from the openings 8 by bending the strip 1 over the finger of the operator, the upper jaw of the setting- tool being then inserted between the head of the button and the strip, and the staple removed, leaving the button with staple attached in the tool in position for settiug.